JP2008300104A - Socket for straight-tube fluorescent lamp - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a socket for a straight-tube fluorescent lamp wherein a dark section of a joint such as in a seamless lamp is lessened. <P>SOLUTION: In the socket 4 for a straight-tube fluorescent lamp for mounting a straight-tube fluorescent lamp 10, light-emitting diodes 5 are prepared on an external surface of the socket 4 for a straight-tube fluorescent lamp, the socket 4 for a straight-tube fluorescent lamp is made of a material in which a curved surface section 4b as at least a designed surface can permeate light, the light-emitting diodes 5 are arranged on a bottom section 4a as a non-designed surface of the socket 4 for a straight-tube fluorescent lamp, and the light of the light-emitting diodes 5 is penetrated to the curved surface section 4b as a designed surface of the socket 4 for a straight-tube fluorescent lamp in order to make the curved surface section 4b luminous. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a socket for a straight tube fluorescent lamp.

As shown in FIG. 13, the conventional straight tube fluorescent lamp 100 is provided with bases 102 at both ends in the axial direction of the straight tube fluorescent lamp 100 on the end face side in the axial direction. Therefore, when the straight tube fluorescent lamps 100 are arranged in the axial direction, the socket 104 is positioned between the straight tube fluorescent lamps 100 (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 6-84671

  The conventional straight tube fluorescent lamp 100 has a problem that the portion of the socket 104 becomes a non-light emitting region and the continuity of illumination is impaired.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a straight tube fluorescent lamp socket such as a seamless lamp with a small number of dark portions at joints.

  The straight tube fluorescent lamp socket according to the present invention is characterized in that, in the straight tube fluorescent lamp socket to which the straight tube fluorescent lamp is mounted, a light emitting diode is provided on the outer surface of the straight tube fluorescent lamp socket. .

  The straight tube fluorescent lamp socket according to the present invention is characterized in that the light emitting diode is provided on a curved surface portion which is a design surface of the straight tube fluorescent lamp socket.

  The straight tube fluorescent lamp socket according to the present invention is such that at least the curved surface portion serving as a design surface is made of a material that transmits light, and the light emitting diode is a non-design surface of the straight tube fluorescent lamp socket. It is provided on a certain bottom portion, and the curved surface portion is radiated by transmitting the light of the light emitting diode to the curved surface portion which becomes the design surface of the socket for a straight tube fluorescent lamp.

  The straight tube fluorescent lamp socket according to the present invention is provided with a light transmissive member that covers at least the curved surface portion and transmits light around the curved surface portion serving as a design surface of the straight tube fluorescent lamp socket. A light emitting diode is provided at an end of the member that is parallel to the axis of the straight tube fluorescent lamp.

  The straight tube fluorescent lamp socket according to the present invention is characterized in that a light transmissive member is provided so as to cover a blackened region of the straight tube fluorescent lamp.

  In the straight tube fluorescent lamp socket according to the present invention, a light emitting diode is provided around a curved surface portion that is a design surface of the straight tube fluorescent lamp socket, and a light-transmitting cover is provided around the light emitting diode and covers at least the curved surface portion. It is characterized by providing as follows.

  The straight tube fluorescent lamp socket according to the present invention is characterized in that a light-transmitting cover is provided so as to cover the blackened region of the straight tube fluorescent lamp.

  The socket for a straight tube fluorescent lamp according to the present invention can provide a socket for a straight tube fluorescent lamp with little dark part of a joint such as a seamless lamp by providing the socket with a light source.

Embodiment 1 FIG.
1 to 3 show the first embodiment. FIG. 1 is a front view of a straight fluorescent lamp socket 4. FIG. 2 is a side view of a straight fluorescent lamp socket 10 mounted on the straight fluorescent lamp socket 4. FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a practical example in which the straight tube fluorescent lamp 10 is mounted on the straight tube fluorescent lamp socket 4.

  As shown in FIG. 1, an LED 5 (light emitting diode) is attached to a curved surface portion 4 b serving as a design surface on the outer periphery of the straight fluorescent lamp socket 4. In the example of FIG. 1, three LEDs 5 are used. However, the number of LEDs 5 may be any number.

  As shown in FIG. 2, when the straight tube fluorescent lamp 10 is attached to the straight tube fluorescent lamp socket 4, the base 10 a (having the base pin 10 b) is housed in the straight tube fluorescent lamp socket 4.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in actual use, the curved tube portion 4b to which the LED 5 of the straight tube fluorescent lamp socket 4 is attached is on the lower side, so that the straight tube fluorescent lamp socket 4 shines. The color of the LED 5 is preferably matched to the color of the straight tube fluorescent lamp 10, but it is not essential.

  By configuring in this way, when the straight tube fluorescent lamps 10 are arranged in series using an instrument, it is possible to use the device close to a seamless lamp with few dark portions at the joints between the straight tube fluorescent lamps 10.

  Further, by providing the straight tube fluorescent lamp socket 4 with a light source, it is possible to improve the brightness of the electrode (filament) portion and to reduce the brightness of the blackened portion of the lamp end due to long-time lighting.

  Since the LED 5 is installed on the curved surface portion 4b on the outer periphery of the straight tube fluorescent lamp socket 4, the straight tube fluorescent lamp socket 4 does not become large.

Embodiment 2. FIG.
4 to 6 are diagrams showing the second embodiment. FIG. 4 is a front view of the straight fluorescent lamp socket 4. FIG. 5 is a side view of the straight fluorescent lamp socket 4 with the straight fluorescent lamp 10 mounted. FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing a practical example in which the straight tube fluorescent lamp 10 is mounted on the straight tube fluorescent lamp socket 4.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the LEDs 5 are provided at both ends (as viewed from the front) of the bottom portion 4 a that is a non-design surface of the socket 4 for a straight tube fluorescent lamp. Moreover, it may not be the both ends of the bottom part 4a, but one side may be sufficient.

  As shown in FIG. 5, when the straight tube fluorescent lamp 10 is attached to the straight tube fluorescent lamp socket 4, the base 10 a (having the base pin 10 b) is housed in the straight tube fluorescent lamp socket 4.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in actual use, the bottom portion 4 a of the straight fluorescent lamp socket 4 is on the upper side, and the curved surface portion 4 b to which the LED 5 is not attached is on the lower side. The light from the LED 5 passes through the straight fluorescent lamp socket 4 and passes from the top (bottom 4a) to the bottom (curved surface 4b). The straight fluorescent lamp socket 4 is made of a material that transmits light, such as acrylic resin.

  Since the light from the LED 5 passes through the straight fluorescent lamp socket 4 and passes from the top (bottom 4a) to the bottom (curved surface 4b), the curved surface 4b shines.

  Further, at least the curved surface portion 4b of the straight tube fluorescent lamp socket 4 may be any material that transmits light such as acrylic resin. The other part may be a space, or the whole part may be a material that transmits light such as an acrylic resin.

  By configuring in this way, as in the first embodiment, when the straight tube fluorescent lamps 10 are arranged in series using an instrument, a seamless lamp with few dark portions of joints between the straight tube fluorescent lamps 10 is obtained. Close usage is possible.

  Further, by providing the straight tube fluorescent lamp socket 4 with a light source, it is possible to improve the brightness of the electrode (filament) portion and to reduce the brightness of the blackened portion of the lamp end due to long-time lighting.

  Since the LED 5 is installed on the bottom portion 4a of the straight tube fluorescent lamp socket 4, the straight tube fluorescent lamp socket 4 does not become large.

Embodiment 3 FIG.
7 to 9 are diagrams showing the third embodiment. FIG. 7 is a front view of the straight fluorescent lamp socket 4. FIG. 8 is a side view in which the straight fluorescent lamp 10 is mounted on the straight fluorescent lamp socket 4. FIG. FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing a practical example in which the straight tube fluorescent lamp 10 is mounted on the straight tube fluorescent lamp socket 4.

  As shown in FIG. 7, a flame-retardant light-transmitting plate 6 (an example of a light-transmitting member) is attached to the curved surface portion 4 b of the straight tube fluorescent lamp socket 4. The material of the light transmissive plate 6 is, for example, an acrylic resin. The cross-sectional shape of the light transmissive plate 6 is a substantially semicircle. Then, the LEDs 5 are attached to both ends (viewed from the front) of the light transmissive plate 6. Since the vicinity of the electrode becomes high temperature, a flame-retardant acrylic resin is suitable for the light-transmitting plate 6.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the light transmissive plate 6 extends in the axial direction of the straight tube fluorescent lamp 10 so as to cover the blackened region (near the electrode) of the straight tube fluorescent lamp 10. In the example of FIG. 8, three (5 in total) LEDs 5 are provided at both ends of the light-transmitting plate 6 parallel to the axial direction of the straight fluorescent lamp 10 (see also FIG. 9).

  As shown in FIG. 9, in actual use, the LED 5 is on the upper side and the light-transmitting plate 6 is on the lower side, and the light from the LED 5 is transmitted through the light-transmitting plate 6 from the lower side and the light-transmitting plate 6 is illuminated. .

  By configuring in this way, as in the first and second embodiments, when the straight tube fluorescent lamps 10 are arranged in series using an instrument, the seamless dark portion of the joint between the straight tube fluorescent lamps 10 is small. Usage close to a lamp becomes possible.

  Further, by providing the straight tube fluorescent lamp socket 4 with a light source, it is possible to improve the brightness of the electrode (filament) portion and to reduce the brightness of the blackened portion of the lamp end due to long-time lighting. In particular, in the present embodiment, since the light transmissive plate 6 covers the lamp end blackened portion and the light transmissive plate 6 shines, the effect of improving the brightness reduction of the lamp end blackened portion is great.

  The light-transmitting plate 6 extends in the axial direction of the straight tube fluorescent lamp 10 so as to cover the blackened region (near the electrode) of the straight tube fluorescent lamp 10, but only the straight tube fluorescent lamp socket 4 is provided. You may make it cover.

Embodiment 4 FIG.
FIGS. 10 to 12 are diagrams showing the fourth embodiment. FIG. 10 is a front view of the straight fluorescent lamp socket 4. FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing a practical example in which the straight tube fluorescent lamp 10 is mounted on the straight tube fluorescent lamp socket 4. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the LED 5 is attached to the curved surface portion 4 b of the straight tube fluorescent lamp socket 4. The example of FIG. 10 uses three LEDs 5. The number of LEDs 5 may be any number. And the flame-retardant light-transmitting cover 7 is attached so that LED5 may be covered. The material of the light transmissive cover 7 is, for example, an acrylic resin. Since the vicinity of the electrode becomes high temperature, a flame-retardant acrylic resin is suitable for the light-transmitting plate 6.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the light transmissive cover 7 extends in the axial direction of the straight tube fluorescent lamp 10 so as to cover the blackened region (near the electrode) of the straight tube fluorescent lamp 10.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the present embodiment, the light of the LED 5 is radiated in the axial direction of the straight tube fluorescent lamp 10. Then, the light transmissive cover 7 is illuminated.

  By configuring in this way, as in the first to third embodiments, when the straight tube fluorescent lamps 10 are arranged in series using an instrument, the seamless dark portion of the joint between the straight tube fluorescent lamps 10 is small. Usage close to a lamp becomes possible.

  Further, by providing the straight tube fluorescent lamp socket 4 with a light source, it is possible to improve the brightness of the electrode (filament) portion and to reduce the brightness of the blackened portion of the lamp end due to long-time lighting. In particular, in the present embodiment, since the light transmissive cover 7 covers the lamp end blackened portion and the light transmissive cover 7 shines, the effect of improving the brightness reduction of the lamp end blackened portion is great. In addition, the number of LEDs 5 can be reduced as compared with the third embodiment.

  The light-transmitting cover 7 extends in the axial direction of the straight tube fluorescent lamp 10 so as to cover the blackened area (near the electrode) of the straight tube fluorescent lamp 10, but only the straight tube fluorescent lamp socket 4 is provided. You may make it cover.

  The direct current power source for turning on the LED 5 is a well-known one, so it has been particularly touched. However, the direct current power source for the LED 5 is provided in the lighting fixture.

FIG. 5 shows the first embodiment, and is a front view of a socket for straight tube fluorescent lamp 4; FIG. 5 shows the first embodiment and is a side view in which a straight fluorescent lamp 10 is mounted on a straight fluorescent lamp socket 4. FIG. 5 shows the first embodiment, and is a perspective view showing a practical example in which a straight tube fluorescent lamp 10 is mounted on a straight tube fluorescent lamp socket 4. FIG. 5 shows the second embodiment, and is a front view of the straight tube fluorescent lamp socket 4. FIG. 5 shows the second embodiment, and is a side view in which a straight tube fluorescent lamp 10 is mounted on a straight tube fluorescent lamp socket 4. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the second embodiment, and is a perspective view showing a practical example in which a straight tube fluorescent lamp 10 is mounted on a straight tube fluorescent lamp socket 4. FIG. 5 shows the third embodiment and is a front view of a socket for straight tube fluorescent lamp 4; FIG. 9 shows the third embodiment, and is a side view in which a straight fluorescent lamp 10 is mounted on a straight fluorescent lamp socket 4. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the third embodiment, and is a perspective view showing a practical example in which a straight tube fluorescent lamp 10 is mounted on a straight tube fluorescent lamp socket 4. It is a figure which shows Embodiment 4, and is a front view of the socket 4 for straight tube | pipe fluorescent lamps. FIG. 9 shows the fourth embodiment, and is a side view in which a straight fluorescent lamp 10 is mounted on a straight fluorescent lamp socket 4. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a fourth embodiment, and is a perspective view showing a practical example in which a straight tube fluorescent lamp 10 is mounted on a straight tube fluorescent lamp socket 4. The front view which has arrange | positioned the conventional straight tube | pipe fluorescent lamp 100 in series.

Explanation of symbols

  4 Socket for straight tube fluorescent lamp, 4a bottom part, 4b curved surface part, 5 LED, 6 light transmissive plate, 7 light transmissive cover, 10 straight tube fluorescent lamp, 10a cap, 10b cap pin, 100 straight tube fluorescent lamp, 102 Base, 104 socket.

Claims (7)

In a straight tube fluorescent lamp socket to which a straight tube fluorescent lamp is attached,
A straight tube fluorescent lamp socket, wherein a light emitting diode is provided on the outer surface of the straight tube fluorescent lamp socket.   2. The straight tube fluorescent lamp socket according to claim 1, wherein the light emitting diode is provided on a curved surface portion which is a design surface of the straight tube fluorescent lamp socket.   The straight tube fluorescent lamp socket has at least a curved surface portion serving as a design surface made of a material that transmits light, and the light emitting diode is provided on a bottom portion that is a non-design surface of the straight tube fluorescent lamp socket. 2. The straight fluorescent lamp socket according to claim 1, wherein the curved surface portion is made to transmit light to the curved surface portion, which is a design surface of the lamp socket, so that the curved surface portion is illuminated.   A light-transmitting member that covers at least the curved surface portion and transmits light is provided around the curved surface portion serving as a design surface of the socket for the straight tube fluorescent lamp, and the axis of the straight tube fluorescent lamp of the light transmitting member is provided. The straight tube fluorescent lamp socket according to claim 1, wherein the light emitting diodes are provided at parallel ends.   The straight tube fluorescent lamp socket according to claim 4, wherein the light transmissive member is provided so as to cover a blackened region of the straight tube fluorescent lamp.   The light-emitting diode is provided around a curved surface portion serving as a design surface of the straight tube fluorescent lamp socket, and a light-transmitting cover is provided around the light-emitting diode so as to cover at least the curved surface portion. The straight tube fluorescent lamp socket according to claim 1 or 2.   The socket for a straight tube fluorescent lamp according to claim 6, wherein the light transmissive cover is provided so as to cover a blackened region of the straight tube fluorescent lamp.

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